Metabolism of proteins Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia?
A. Sebum
B. Urea
C. Lysozymes
D. Water
Proteins are nitrogen-based compounds, which when broken down release ammonia. Ammonia is a toxic substance to the body, and sebaceous glands coverts it to urea.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Science
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Q #1: If a portion of strand of DNA bases reads 5’ AGCTAGCGT 3’, what would the sequence of bases on the complementary strand read?
A. 5’ UCGAUCGCA 3’
B. 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’
C. 5’ TCGUTCGCU 3’
D. 3’ AGCTAGCGT 5’
Answer Explanation
The complimentary base pairing of DNA states that A pairs with T while C pairs with G. From the give sequence, the complimentary DNA strand will be 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’
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Q #2: Nitrogen gas is an extremely stable molecule because its structure contains which of the following?
A. Resonance bonds
B. Ionic bonds
C. Triple covalent bonds
D. Hydrogen bonds
Answer Explanation
The Lewis structure of nitrogen gas is shown below. Triple bonds are stronger than double or single bonds. Therefore, we can infer that the triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms makes nitrogen gas more stable.
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Q #3: The process that moves nutrients into the blood or lymph is
A. digestion
B. ingestion
C. elimination
D. absorption
Answer Explanation
Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma.
Ingestion is the process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
Elimination refers to the removal of indigestible wastes through the anus, in the form of feaces.
